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Old October 23rd 06, 10:12 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
Judah
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Default Common instruments on small aircraft

Mxsmanic wrote in
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Judah writes:

What makes you say this is makeshift?


Because it is. It takes a lot of time and attention during phases of
flight where time and attention are at a premium.


It's a simple cost benefit factor. I believe for a certain period of time
in the 70s, most Piper trainer aircraft came stock with only one radio. It
was adequate. In fact, it was an improvement over the light beacons of the
early flying days. But believe it or not, people were able to navigate
successfully by air even before there were Radio Navaids... And if they
made a wrong turn, much as in a car, they turned around and found their
way, or stopped at an airport and asked for directions.

Then you would get your Instrument Rating and fly a plane that had the
minimum required equipment. You might also carry some backup
instruments like a handheld GPS and handheld NAV/COM.


I'd want a GPS and radios in the plane, but I might well carry
handhelds just to be safe (along with a lot of other emergency stuff).

There are several sites where you can download sectionals at no cost.
It was discussed in an earlier thread. You can google it.


I'll look around.


The very first link offerred by a google of "free Sectionals" produces a
link that will satisfy your need. Took me all of about 2 minutes to find.